Steamed sticky rice and cassava stall only open several months a year

Opening at 9 am every day from the seventh month to the end of the second lunar month next year, Thuy’s xoi san (steamed cassava-sticky rice) stall is well known in Hai Phong City.

iPhone 16 Pro Max remains the top choice among Vietnamese buyers

Despite a quieter launch compared to previous years, Apple’s iPhone 16 series has continued to draw significant attention from Vietnamese consumers.

German insurance firm invests over VND100 billion amid Typhoon Yagi losses

Vietnamese insurance companies are grappling with an estimated VND 10 trillion in claims following Typhoon Yagi, which struck earlier this month.

Harnessing potential of AI for green, sustainable development

AI has had a great impact on all aspects of life, from the economy to society to politics, and from the government to businesses and people in general. AI is needed for reform, and green and sustainable growth.

Car imports continue increasing in the first half 2024

In the first half of September, the influx of imported cars into Viet Nam remained robust, despite a recent government policy to reduce registration taxes for domestically assembled vehicles.

Family tax deduction rate under review

Given the evolving economic landscape and changes in living standards, The Ministry of Finance is conducting a comprehensive review and assessment of the Personal Income Tax Law, which includes the consideration of family circumstance deductions.

Real estate companies still face pressure on capital sources

While some real estate companies have paid large dividends to investors, many others in the sector still have to struggle to rotate capital sources to pay debts and reinvest.

Gold ring prices reach new peak, move equal to gold bar prices for first time

Prices of domestic gold rings continued their upward trajectory on September 27, reaching an all-time high of VND83.35 million per tael and being equal to the selling price of SJC gold bars for the first time.

“Made in Vietnam” Macbook and iPad to be manufactured locally

With plans for producing Apple products in Vietnam, Fukang Technology Company Limited, a member of Foxconn Group, is applying for an environmental license for exhaust treatment systems at iPad and Macbook production lines at its factory in Bac Giang.

Vietnam hosts first Miss Multicultural World beauty pageant

Vietnam is set to host the Miss Multicultural World beauty pageant for the first time, with aspiring candidates from different countries competing for the crown.

Vietnamese leader To Lam honoured with Cuba’s Jose Marti Order

The Party and State of Cuba has presented the Order of Jose Marti to visiting Party General Secretary and President To Lam.

Vietnam officially establishes diplomatic relations with Malawi

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and Malawi’s Foreign Minister Nancy Tempo witnessed the signing of a joint statement on establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Malawi.

UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations highly values VN's contributions

The number of the Vietnamese personnel in peacekeeping missions is steadily increasing, including both men and women as well as police officers, both in the field and at the headquarters.

Top leaders of Vietnam, Cuba hold talks in Havana

The Party, State, and people of Cuba extremely treasure the traditional relationship as well as the special and faithful friendship with Vietnam.

Da Nang showcases its tourism at the world's largest travel expo

From September 26 to 29, Da Nang is actively promoting its tourism offerings at Tourism EXPO Japan 2024, one of the largest travel fairs in the world.

False advertising common, new law aims to stop violators: NA deputies

The National Assembly Standing Committee on September 24 discussed the draft law on amending and supplementing some articles of the Law on Advertisement, scheduled to be submitted to the National Assembly for the first time at the eighth session.

Terminally ill patients can go directly to first-level hospitals: draft law

The draft law on amending and supplementing some articles of the Law on Health Insurance removes a required procedure on transferring patients with terminal diseases to higher-level hospitals in an effort to ease procedures for patients.

Vietnam up two notches in Global Innovation Index ranking

Vietnam has been ranked 44th out of 133 countries and economies in the Global Innovation Index 2024 report, up two notches compared to the 2023 ranking.

Military Engineering Unit Rotation 2 return home from Abyei

Vietnam’s Military Engineering Unit Rotation 2 have successfully accomplished their peacekeeping tasks at the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and are now preparing to return home.

Ho Chi Minh City faces burden of infectious diseases

The Ho Chi Minh City Centre for Disease Control has announced that over recent weeks, the city has recorded a significant increase in cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD), dengue fever, and measles.

Coach Kim Sang-sik donates VND100 million for Yagi recovery efforts

Head coach of the Vietnam national football team Kim Sang-sik has presented a sum of VND100 million to Tam Long Viet Fund in support of people in areas affected by typhoon Yagi.

Da Nang – Bangkok flight undergoes strict security checks due to bomb threat

A Thai Vietjet flight from Da Nang to Bangkok underwent strict security checks on September 26 after a passenger spread a bomb threat on the plane.

Vietnam, China to outline economic-trade cooperation orientations

Vietnam and China will hold the 13th meeting of their Economic and Trade Cooperation Committee in Beijing from September 2 to October 2, to outline orientations for economic and trade cooperation between the two sides.

ADB approves US$2 million grant to support Vietnam’s Yagi recovery efforts

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$2 million grant to assist the Government of Vietnam in providing emergency and humanitarian services to residents affected by the super Typhoon Yagi in the northern region of the country.

Attracting Hollywood: VN’s push for simpler film permits & fewer hurdles

Vietnam is emerging as a desirable destination for international film crews, but industry insiders emphasize that more needs to be done to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and offer better incentives for large-scale productions.